Braves exercise options on Hudson, McCann


The Braves have picked up the option on catcher Brian McCann for the 2013 season. (Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE)

The Atlanta Braves exercised the 2013 options for pitcher Tim Hudson and catcher Brian McCann on Tuesday.

Hudson, 37, made 28 starts in 2012, and went 16-7 with a 3.62 ERA. He will earn $9 million 2013.

McCann will earn $12 million next season. The lefty batter hit .230 with 20 homers and 67 RBIs in 121 games this year, and recently had shoulder surgery.